It wasn't long ago that it was difficult to find a Google Home anywhere below $100. But with the introduction of the uber-cheap Home Mini, the demand for the regular Home has slowed down. For today only, Best Buy is offering a two-pack of Google Homes for just $129.98, which pretty much makes this a buy-one, get-one type of deal.

I'm sure you all know what a Google Home is by now - a Google Assistant-powered speaker that can also play music and control various smart home devices. Its $129 MSRP has basically been slashed in half, since you're essentially getting each Home for $64.99 apiece. The only caveat? The discount is only available for today as part of Best Buy's 'Today's Doorbuster' program, and I wouldn't be surprised if they sold out before then. Hit the source link to get in on this deal.

Strange that they wouldn't just make this an actual buy one get one free deal.

Good_Ole_Pinocchio

I mean....it's the same thing.

J.J.

Yup

surethom

Better price for the sound quality, the speakers are more like a £30 speaker it helps that you can now set -6 bass but needs -10 , I'm waiting for the Sony or philips assistant speaker which are around £200 but look like being far superior sound quality.

J.J.

If i can find a cheap used max in the coming months i may jump on it

andy_o

The Sony is $128 right now at BB, I just saw it linked in the "related" categories! I think I'm getting that one too. Dunno about pricing in Europe, are you guys getting discounts too for the Google stuff?

Once you connect ring to Google assistant through the home app, You can do this by voice (setting any phrase you want with shortcuts)

Sorian

Thanks! Nice that it's there, now to see what I can do with it.

Michael W.

As much as I loved it, the zwave door locks are not worth it for one very simple reason; battery life. You have to change the battery once every 2-3 months. And if you don't get the lock bolt perfectly lined up with the plate/wall, then it will attempt to lock it self over and over again which will chew the battery in about a week. A real pain in the butt. I sent mine back; ymmv though. Oh and I tried Kwikset and Schlage; both suck for battery.

I have a Kwikset 910 that's been installed on my front door for 3 years. I use Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries in it, and I *might* have to recharge them every 6-8 months. Maybe your lock was too far from your zwave hub?

Michael W.

I wish. It was all of 15 feet from the hub (used both a Wink 2 and a Smarthings hub; yeah I tried everything). I even RMA'd the Kwikset one and the second one was just as bad. I realized that I didn't need something so crazy elaborate and just went with the good ole standard lock with a keypad. That works great and its battery (one 9 volt) lasts years. I am going on 1 year already and my buddy has one and he is going on 3 years. I know it isn't hooked to the phone but it works great none the less.

J.J.

Damn! Thx for the insight!

AussieB

Black Friday, the mini was $29. If you used Google Express you got a $10 discount. If you link your account to Walmart you got a $25 credit. Google paid me $5 to take a mini off their hands. If you want to try Google Express, I think this $10 promo code is still valid VMDEPH5T6

J.J.

my mistake. i thought i saw $20. actually just redeemed the 25 and bought some random. could have used that code. thx again

TheScientists

Dammit. Couldn't resist. Sold.

Jon Fridman

Screw my Google Home Mini, I just bought these. Hell the speakers alone are with the money.

AussieB

I remember when I got a Google home and the Hues starter pack from Best Buy at a steal. And now with Google Express and Walmart, they actually paid me $5 to get a mini